How To Fix COM_PARTNER_MD808 - A function type is necessary for defining a partner function

COM_PARTNER_MD808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER_MD - Partner Processing Messages (Decoupled)

• Message number: 808

• Message text: A function type is necessary for defining a partner function

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COM_PARTNER_MD808 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER_MD808 indicates that a function type is necessary for defining a partner function in the context of partner determination in SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to define or maintain partner functions in a business transaction (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) but have not specified a function type for the partner function.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Type: The partner function you are trying to define does not have an associated function type. In SAP, partner functions must be linked to a function type to determine how they behave in the context of the business process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for partner functions in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly configured to handle partner functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Function Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
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